Technical Analyst - Power Markets

Climate17
Slough, UK
4 days ago
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Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Business Analytics Applications Data Analysis Software Quality Code Review IBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization Studio (CPLEX) Python (Programming Language) Software Engineering Information Technology Production Code Data Management Software Version Control
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Job description

Our client is a UK-based energy analytics and consulting firm focused on helping organisations understand and manage value, risk, and revenues across energy markets and flexible assets. The business works across European power markets and provides sophisticated analytical and modelling capabilities to support decision-making in the rapidly evolving energy sector. We’re looking for a technically strong Power Technical Analyst to join the Technical Analytics team and play a key role in maintaining and developing the production analytics platform that underpins power market and flexible asset models. This is an opportunity to combine professional Python development with quantitative modelling, optimisation, and energy market expertise. The successful candidate will work on sophisticated power market models and asset-level optimisation, contributing to the development of analytical capabilities across European energy markets. Responsibilities Platform Development & MaintenanceMaintain, test, and develop the production Python codebase underpinning power market and flexible asset modelsKeep the platform reliable and up to date through structured maintenance, development, testing, and deployment practicesContinuously monitor and optimise model performance, improving accuracy, runtime, and robustness as market conditions and data evolveMaintain and incrementally improve existing codebases, ensuring they remain reliable, scalable, and maintainable Power Market Modelling & OptimisationBuild and extend stochastic and fundamental power market modelsDevelop and enhance asset-level optimisation modules for BESS, thermal, hydro, and other flexible assetsApply and extend optimisation techniques including LP, MILP, and QP for flexible asset dispatch and value-stackingSupport optimisation across wholesale, balancing, and ancillary marketsApply stochastic and statistical modelling techniques to complex power market and flexible asset challenges AI-Assisted DevelopmentUse AI-assisted development tools as part of the regular development and testing workflowApply modern AI coding approaches, including agentic coding tools, AI harnesses, skills/plugins, and agentic development workflowsUse these technologies to support faster iteration, more effective testing, and higher code quality Collaboration & Technical DeliveryWork closely with the Director of Analytics and wider analyst team to translate market and commercial requirements into well-tested, maintainable codeWork across the technical stack, from data pipelines through to model logic and output deliveryContribute to the ongoing improvement of analytical tools, development processes, and technical capabilities About you Core Skills & ExperienceStrong professional Python development experience, including genuine production code practiceExperience with version control, testing, code review, packaging, and deploymentA proven track record of maintaining and incrementally improving existing codebases, rather than solely

Requirements

developing new features from scratchSolid understanding of European power markets, including price formation, market design, and supply-demand fundamentalsWorking knowledge of optimisation methods and solvers such as LP, MILP, and QP, with experience using tools such as CPLEX, HiGHS, or GurobiFamiliarity with stochastic or statistical modelling techniques Technical & Analytical ExpertiseDirect experience with flexible asset optimisation, particularly BESS, thermal, hydro, or similar assets, is highly desirableExperience developing quantitative trading strategies would also be valuableComfortable working across the stack, from data pipelines through to model logic and output deliveryStrong quantitative and analytical problem-solving skillsA relevant degree in computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, or another related quantitative discipline Modern Development MindsetPractical familiarity with modern AI coding tools and conceptsComfortable integrating AI-assisted development approaches into a professional software development processCurious about emerging technologies and motivated to identify ways to improve development efficiency and code qualityPrior experience in a consulting or commodities trading environment would be advantageous Why Join? You’ll be part of a technically sophisticated and collaborative environment where your work directly contributes to the development of advanced power market and flexible asset analytics.This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of software development, quantitative modelling, optimisation, and European power markets, while gaining exposure to some of the most important challenges emerging from the energy transition. About Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

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